Best 7 Flank Steak Stir Fry Recipes

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Flank steak stir fry is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover flank steak, or to make a quick and healthy dinner. Flank steak is a lean cut of beef that is best cooked quickly over high heat. When stir-fried, flank steak becomes tender and flavorful. This dish is typically made with a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. It is also often served with a sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. Flank steak stir fry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLANK STEAK STIR-FRY



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Tender strips of flank steak share the stage with julienned carrot and red pepper, fresh mushrooms and broccoli florets in this full-flavored feast for two. For traditional accompaniments to a stir-fry, consider hot tea and fortune cookies. O serve with fresh cubed fruit and orange sherbet for dessert.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3/4 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 cup julienned carrot
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and pepper until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, stir-fry the beef, broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper, carrot and ginger in oil until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir broth mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ASIAN FLANK STEAK STIR-FRY



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From the Taste of Home Cookbook : Rice noodles can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. Otherwise, angel hair pasta makes a good substitute.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces asian rice noodles, uncooked or 4 ounces angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces frozen stir-fry mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 beef flank steak, cut into thin strips (1 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, soak noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; set aside.
  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the vegetable blend and carrots in 1 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry beef in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain noodles. Stir noodles and vegetables into beef mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

FLANK STEAK STIR-FRY



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
1 heaping tablespoon finely sliced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons honey
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh ginger
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups thinly sliced vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snow peas, bok choy, etc.)
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • For the marinated steak: Combine the fish sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of the sliced scallions in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the steak and toss well to coat.
  • For the stir-fry: Mix the remaining sliced scallions with the garlic and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick saute pan or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and half of the steak. Spread into a single layer and let sear 30 seconds. Toss the meat, spread back out and sear again, another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Toss once more and remove to a serving dish. Return the pan to the heat until hot. Add another tablespoon vegetable oil and the remaining meat and repeat.
  • Return the pan to the heat until hot. Add another tablespoon of oil and half of the reserved garlic, ginger and scallion mixture. Cook the aromatics for about 30 seconds, then add half of the vegetables and cook, adding 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and about 2 ounces of water to the pan as the vegetables cook, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the serving dish. Wipe out the pan, return to the heat, add the remaining tablespoon oil and repeat with the remaining aromatics, vegetables and soy sauce. (Make sure to reheat the pan completely between batches.)
  • Toss the meat and vegetables together in the serving dish and serve with steamed white rice.

FLANK STEAK WITH SNAP-PEA AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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When you pair Asian flavors with spring vegetables and steak, you're bound to come out with a terrific dinner -- plus, the rice catches all the tasty sauce and pan juices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 pound flank steak
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, stem ends removed (and, if necessary, strings)
1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), tough ends removed, cut into 2-inch lengths
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season steak with salt and pepper; cook 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, and tent with foil (reserve skillet).
  • Place snap peas, asparagus, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup water in skillet. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and vinegar; toss to combine.
  • Slice steak thinly across the grain. Serve steak, vegetables, and rice drizzled with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g

ASIAN FLANK STEAK STIR-FRY



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Rice noodles can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. Angel hair pasta is a good substitution.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, soak noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the vegetable blend and carrots in 1 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry beef in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. , Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain noodles. Stir noodles and vegetables into beef mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLANK STEAK STIR-FRY WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER



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Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Low Carb

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch lengths (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 lb of flank steak, sliced in half lengthwise (along the grain) and then cut into thin strips, 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide (put the steak in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing to make it easier to slice)
1 red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed, and cut into thin strips 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide
2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved into 3 Tablespoons of water
All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
3 Tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free version)
1 tsp finely chopped, peeled, fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, including green tops, chopped
1/2 tsp chili oil

Steps:

  • Method 1 While you are chopping the ingredients in preparation, bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Parboil the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water, drain, and set aside. If you are planning to serve this dish with rice, in a separate pan, prepare 2 cups of white rice, following the instructions on the rice package. 2 Prepare the All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce by combining the ingredients in a small dish, and set aside. 3 Stir-fry the asparagus in a wok (or a thick-bottomed pan with at least 2" sides that can take high heat) in 1 Tbsp of oil, on high heat, for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. 4 Add another 1 Tbsp of oil to the pan and stir fry the beef strips, in 2 batches, for 2-3 minutes until browned but still pink inside. Return the first batch of beef to the pan and add the bell pepper. Stir and toss over high heat until just beginning to wilt, 1-2 minutes. 5 Quickly stir the cornstarch liquid and add it to the pan along with the stir fry sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan, toss to evenly coat and serve with steamed white rice (unless you are going low-carb, in which case, leave out the rice). Serves 4.

FLANK STEAK, BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY



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Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Broccoli

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds lean beef flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices against the grain
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
1/2 pound thin green beans, trimmed
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, five-spice powder and red pepper flakes. Set aside. 2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Season flank steak with salt and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil; add onion, broccoli, green beans and carrot. Stir-fry 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add 1/4 cup water during last 2 minutes of cooking time and cover. 3. Add broth and soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, until thickened. Stir in beef and any accumulated juices and heat through. 4. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately over cooked brown rice.

Tips:

  • Choose the right flank steak: Look for a flank steak that is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the steak is tender and flavorful.
  • Slice the steak against the grain: This will help to tenderize the steak and make it easier to chew.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes: This will help to infuse the steak with flavor and make it more tender.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to sear the steak and lock in the juices.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness: Flank steak is best cooked to medium-rare or medium, as overcooking will make it tough.
  • Serve the steak immediately: Flank steak is best served hot off the grill or pan.

Conclusion:

Flank steak stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. By following these tips, you can make a flank steak stir-fry that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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